CLEVELAND, OH — Kowalski Heat Treating (KHT) invites knife makers, FFL firearm manufacturers, and precision component producers to visit Booth #52118 at the SHOT SHOW Supplier Showcase, January 19-20, 2026, at the Venetian Expo + Caesars Forum 5th Floor in Las Vegas.

KHT recently expanded its salt-to-salt heat treating capacity, custom tooling and racking, and in-house packaging services - all designed to solve the most difficult PIA (Pain in the @%$) Jobs! The expanded K-Salt Division allows KHT to process larger, high-tolerance and more complex loads while maintaining tight metallurgical control, minimal distortion, and clean, scale-free surfaces.

"For knife and firearm manufacturers, this means faster turns, better consistency, and fewer production headaches," said Steve Kowalski, President of Kowalski Heat Treating. "We're built to take on the jobs others struggle with - blades of all kinds, barrels, slides, and tight-tolerance high performance gun components - and deliver them finished right and packaged right."

In addition to salt-to-salt processing – high pressure quench vacuum processing, KHT offers custom packaging, sorting, labeling, and drop-shipping, allowing parts to arrive ready for coating, assembly, or direct delivery to secondary operations. This integrated approach reduces handling, minimizes damage risk, and simplifies production flow. Manufacturers attending SHOT SHOW are encouraged to stop by Booth #52118 to discuss overflow capacity, complex heat treat challenges, or upcoming production needs with KHT's technical team.

SHOT SHOW – Supplier Showcase - January 19-20, 2026

Venetian Expo + Caesars Forum, Las Vegas, NV 

Kowalski Heat Treating — Booth #52118

Contact Peggy Andrews – pandrews@khtheat.com to set an appointment or for more information.